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Down the end of a long corridor off Cuba Street, Matterhorn grew from the notion of an extended living room. The long-standing relationship between the clients and the architect has refined a Wellington institution; internationally acclaimed for its style, atmosphere, extensive wine list, outstanding food and service.

Originally established as tearooms in 1963 by two Swiss brothers, the space has transformed many times, expressing the varying flavours from each generation. In 1996 the tearooms were reborn and re-fitted as a boutique cocktail bar. In 2002 it underwent a major re-design, evolving into the Matterhorn we know today.

As a music venue, the space has been a stepping-stone for acclaimed NZ musicians Fat Freddies Drop, who recorded their fist album live on location. Harbouring a strong connection to NZ bands, and continuing to provide regular community events, Matterhorn’s design has not only designed a unique operation, but has designed the culture which inhabits it.

With a unique set of values, Matterhorn operates as a family; here the staff embrace customers as guests within their own home. Weaving itself into the fabric of the city’s everyday life, Its rich history has survived generations, touching many through its humble existence. Awarded 5th best bar by Australian Bartender Magazine World’s top twenty bars the Judges described the Matterhorn as "a bastion of creativity and bar culture in NZ [that] has led the way for many years." Long live’d’horn’!

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